You didn't seem like the Poblado type to me.
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You didn't seem like the Poblado type to me.
[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2152185]What happened? I can't tell other than the damaged taxi and dead person. Was this a robbery or an accident?[/QUOTE]A lot of questions from just looking at those photos. With only the rear window broken in the taxi, without other damage, would indicate a shooting. But why would the dead person be outside the taxi in another part of the highway? Also, the motorcycle helmet on the taxi raises the question, was the dead person riding a motorcycle? If it was a car / motorcycle collision, there should be other damage to the taxi. I am surprised there aren't more motorcycle accidents, considering the way the cyclists drive.
[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2152305]If it's a vehicle accident I'm not worried about it affecting my safety in El Poblado.[/QUOTE]There is a video to go with it. 2 guys going the opposite way on a bike. The one got off the back and went over and popped the cab driver and the passenger. From the looks of it he broke the window with the helmet. He left the helmet behind and went and jumped back on the bike. It was filmed by a kid that was in one of the cars behind the taxi. In the video you hear the gunshots and you see the guy run and get back on the bike and they drive away.
My take would be that the taxista was the target and the passenger was killed so as not to leave any testigos. Taxis are dangerous for a lot of reasons, and I always advise people not to give the taxi their actual destination, but something say two blocks away. Obviously, this dilutes the value of taking a taxi in the first place. Uber, never give them the actual destination address, only close by. Uber drivers have all their pickup address in their phones and can sell these to burglars and other such lowlifes. Never, ever, include your apartment number when dealing with any of these services. The doormen sell out the apt numbers of the gringos as it is.
Bump. Any inputs?
[QUOTE=RahulMangla2009;2151888]Hey all,
Planning my 2nd trip to MDE and will be staying at the mansion. Building an FB list of girls. Could someone share few contacts? I can keep collaborating and then share back with the group or through PMs.
Thanks![/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2151991]Doubled how? Yeah if you go into those gogo shits. There are 1 million ways to monger here and a gogo is only the most expensive way. I still get my chicks for $30 all night like I am giving the chick sleeping next to me now (and it is 1pm) with maximum GFE.
If some poor sap wants to come along and give them $100 then that is on him. My rent is $125/month and the minimum wage here is $10/day, so why give someone 10 times that? I know because back home it would cost bla bla bla.
But come on over to Thailand. The water is fine. Sucks that I have to leave in a few days to go spend time with my girlfriend in Colombia though.[/QUOTE]Answered your own question gogos.
You paid double what a girl like that can be had from beach road.
Tmi.
Holy crap! That looks like it was his last ride. There are far scarier traffic scenes around the world than Medellin but the city of eternal spring certainly has its moments. Las Palmas Avenue is infamous for street racing. If you want to see accidents, that's the place to go. Stay safe!
[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2152170]Yet another reason to ride the bus and stay in centro instead of taking a taxi and staying in Poblado.[/QUOTE]
I see a motorcycle helmet on top of the taxi. It looks like it could be police color. Most riders seem to go with basic black. The blood trail looks like the guy might have skidded off a motorcycle. That concludes this episode of CSI ISG.
[QUOTE=YippieKayay;2152185]What happened? I can't tell other than the damaged taxi and dead person. Was this a robbery or an accident?[/QUOTE]
Is Laureles safe enough for a poor Spanish speaking first timer?
It is a good area. I prefer Laureles and Envigado to Poblado. There is no "safe enough" areas in Colombia. Laureles appear to be safe, but a Japanese tourist resisted a robbery and was killed there last year. Do not trust the appearance of neighborhood, and always be careful. Overall, I would recommend Laureles.
[QUOTE=TimeKeeper281;2152459]Is Laureles safe enough for a poor Spanish speaking first timer?[/QUOTE].
[QUOTE=Chaman;2151236]Never bee in Medelllin yet, but I search and many advertised places or girls claim to be students, maybe is true, maybe is more marketing, but I think more likely they were students, but they quit and started to work and, but some maybe doing this because are willing to go back to university. Some day. I don't care if they are studying or not, unless I want to take them out and have a good conversation, but I do prefer them with young looking and not surgery.
Go to mileroticos and search for "universitarias".
For example this is one result.
[URL]https://co.mileroticos.com/escorts/chicas-universitarias/9672570/[/URL]
I suppose all working girls should be adults, and over 18+, to work in a casa, right?[/QUOTE]$150 US dollars in Colombia? WTF. That's 3-4 regular sessions, or 8-10 casa sessions.
[QUOTE=Dickhead;2152361]My take would be that the taxista was the target and the passenger was killed so as not to leave any testigos. Taxis are dangerous for a lot of reasons, and I always advise people not to give the taxi their actual destination, but something say two blocks away. Obviously, this dilutes the value of taking a taxi in the first place. Uber, never give them the actual destination address, only close by. Uber drivers have all their pickup address in their phones and can sell these to burglars and other such lowlifes. Never, ever, include your apartment number when dealing with any of these services. The doormen sell out the apt numbers of the gringos as it is.[/QUOTE]When you come in from the airport, do you always get dropped off two blocks away from your hotel / apartment?
Do you invite Chicas back to your apartment? You better be careful, they might sell your apartment number to Bandito! Do you buy groceries / beer and bring them back to your apartment? You better be careful, the guy bagging your groceries may sell your whereabouts to burglar!
El Mechanico.
Yes, but you must keep your wits about you.
[QUOTE=TimeKeeper281;2152459]Is Laureles safe enough for a poor Spanish speaking first timer?[/QUOTE]
In all fairness I think most of you guys should just stay home. To live a life of constant worry is a terrible thing. Yes there is danger in any big city. To me it is a question of risk against reward. Myself I will go to a place that has beautiful willing women who are not indoctrinated by the USA feminists. I have been to Latin America more times than I remember. I have been lost in MDE Centro at 3 AM, and all I got was help to find the strip club I was looking for. Yes I was lucky, but I live life not as a scared rabbit.
Right now I think there is more danger in the so called non third world country's. The real bad guys don't care about Latin America. They have bigger fish to fry.
OK so you are walking in Centro at night. If a guy pulls a gun or knife there is a simple thing to do. Give up the few pesos in your pocket, and go on your way. I hope you have sense enough to not walk the streets with a big roll of cash. So who cares if you lose 50 K or a cheap cell phone?
[QUOTE=TimeKeeper281;2152459]Is Laureles safe enough for a poor Spanish speaking first timer?[/QUOTE]Obviously it depends on you. While Laureles is a relatively nice neighborhood, there is a fair amount of street crime. If you're visiting alone, you're likely going to want to walk around the neighborhood you're staying in. Walking alone on La Setenta or la 33 (two party streets in Laureles) after dark is problematic. Whereas walking alone around Poblado at night is generally fine (though certain areas like Patio Bonito and Manila can be a bit dangerous).
IMO for a first visit, Poblado is better.